Sussex County property record for 709 Bay Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 475 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,301 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jul 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $6,573 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-4.20-2.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-4.20-2.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 475 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 782 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 782 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,301 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 358 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 315 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Granary | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 709 BAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LEWES BH.W.BAY AVE. LOT 2 BLK F |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
709 Bay Ave is held in a trust since July 1990.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 STONE TOWER LN, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-4536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3663 / 282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 709 Bay Ave was $6,573, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Lewes City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,573.00 (-0.38%) | $47,950 (-) Land $13,250 Building $34,700 | $3,124,400 (-) Land $1,847,200 Building $1,277,200 |
| 2025 | $6,598.00 | $47,950 Land $13,250 Building $34,700 | $3,124,400 Land $1,847,200 Building $1,277,200 |
| 2023 | $2,361.00 | $47,950 Land $13,250 Building $34,700 | $95,900 Land $26,500 Building $69,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Bay Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 456 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 748 units insured incl. 292 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1998–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 709 Bay Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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